But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. 1 Peter 3: 14-16
I Need Thee Every Hour
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Can you believe it’s already almost the middle of October? Think back to when you were a child. If you were like me, this time of year seemed to absolutely drag by. It seemed to take eons to get to Halloween, and then to Thanksgiving (which, let’s face it, we were never really excited...
Rejoice, the Lord Is King
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Each day, millions of Christians open a Bible and read the written Word of God that is graciously given to us by the Creator of the universe. Many of these same Christians possess multiple copies of this Word. Various translations and bindings, sizes and formats may fill the bookshelf of any...
Yesterday morning, I was remembering and reflecting on God’s goodness to me even before He saved me.
Erroneously believing I was a Christian, I attended a Christian university and majored in Religious Studies. But, though the school identified as Christian, it was of a liberal bent, and I...
The Old Rugged Cross
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Death and dying are unpleasant subjects, but are realities nonetheless. Still, this world is not our final destination and our death will usher us into our final home. And since all of us will experience death one day—first perhaps the death of loved ones and ultimately our own...
Have you ever studied the book of Amos? Me either. I’ve read through it with my Bible reading plans, of course, but never paused to consider it much more than that.
I daresay there aren’t many pastors who have tackled the book, either. In fact, it often seems to me that a great many...
It Is Well
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Last week, I had an unfortunate incident with my morning bowl of Cheerios. As you might expect, I’ve found it difficult to eat cereal ever since. That is, at least, until I discovered a sample size bag of Lucky Charms in my cupboard. Deciding to relive my childhood, only this time with milk...
And Can It Be
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Bookstores are dying. This makes me sad. Even though I admittedly prefer to do most of my reading on Kindle (if you’ve ever moved and had to haul boxes and boxes of books, you understand my reasoning), I still love bookstores. That’s why it was so sad to walk into Barnes & Noble...
O, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
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Do you have a favorite book that you return to again and again? Perhaps it’s one you’ve loved since childhood. It’s a bit simplistic, but significant to you, and while you know it from beginning to end, you return to it from time to time to remember its well-loved story.
Or perhaps...
Come Thou Fount
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It’s hard to believe that August is drawing to a close! While summer is not yet officially over, it is starting to feel a bit like fall around here with cooler air and a crisp breeze. Still, I’m not quite ready to start consuming all things pumpkin-flavored yet. In my opinion, August is...
He Leadeth Me
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I can’t be sure, but I might be mildly addicted to reruns of Password Plus. Hey, do not judge me until you’ve watched it. I guarantee you’ll be hooked by the end of the first episode.
There’s something reassuring about those old game shows and sitcoms. While I’m...
It was a relaxing Saturday afternoon, and evening was just a breath away. Stepping into the family room, I looked out at the window feeder and spotted what appeared to be a baby house finch sitting inside. Looking a little lost and with seed remnants covering his beak, he cried for his momma. She...
My Savior First of All
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“People are not going to be impressed by our theological grasp, but they may be impressed by our expressions of practical godliness.”
I’ve been thinking a lot about this quote because it is so true. Unfortunately, many doctrinally sound churches miss its truth,...
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust In Jesus
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The football preseason started yesterday (well, at least for my team—Go Pack Go!). That inevitably causes me to look forward to autumn. Autumn is one of those seasons that seems to exist only in theory anymore. Like spring, it only appears for a week or two between summer and winter, leaving...
I Know Whom I Have Believed
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“I’m really excited about this spreadsheet.”
I actually said those words yesterday. And I meant it. I am really excited about that spreadsheet.
Sometimes being an adult is boring and a little bit sad. I never would have dreamed I’d say those words or mean them so passionately....
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